Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/03/2026

Hi, I’m Kirsty Rockett, wedding photographer, confetti enthusiast, professional memory-catcher and I take your privacy just as seriously as I take your wedding day.

This policy explains what personal information I collect, how I use it, and how I keep it safe when you visit my website or book me to photograph your wedding.

I operate in line with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

Kirsty Rockett Photography
Website: www.kirstyrockett.com
Email: hello@kirstyrockett.com

I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. The Information I Collect

I only collect information that is relevant and necessary to provide my services.

When you enquire or book:

  • Your names
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Wedding date and venue
  • Postal address (for contracts, invoices, albums etc.)
  • Details about your wedding that you choose to share

During our time working together:

  • Photographs and visual content from your wedding day
  • Names of key people (if provided for group shots etc.)
  • Vendor details
  • Payment information (processed securely via trusted third-party providers)

When you visit my website:

  • Basic website usage information
  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Cookie data (see Cookies section below)

3. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Provide wedding photography services

  • Send contracts and invoices

  • Deliver galleries and albums

  • Communicate with you about your wedding

  • Meet legal and accounting requirements

  • Improve my website and services

  • Share selected images (as outlined in your contract)

I will never collect more information than I need, and I will never use it for anything unrelated to your wedding or my business operations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil my agreement with you

  • Legitimate interests – to run and grow my photography business

  • Legal obligations – for tax and accounting purposes

  • Consent – where required (for example, marketing emails)

5. How Your Data Is Stored

Your information is stored securely using trusted, GDPR-compliant platforms. These may include:

  • Studio Ninja (client management & invoicing)

  • Pic-Time (online gallery delivery)

  • Secure cloud storage providers

  • Email service providers

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

6. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell, trade or rent your personal information. Ever.

Your information may be shared only where necessary with:

  • Professional album printers

  • Accountants (for financial/legal requirements)

  • Website and hosting providers

  • Trusted service providers who help me run my business

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

7. Image Use & Marketing

As a creative business, sharing work is an important part of how I connect with future couples.

Your contract outlines how images may be used for my portfolio, website, social media, blog posts, competitions and promotional materials.

If you would prefer your images not to be shared publicly, please let me know. I will always respect your wishes and handle your images with care.

8. Data Retention

I retain personal data:

  • For as long as necessary to fulfil our contract

  • For legal and accounting purposes (typically 6–7 years)

  • Wedding images may be securely archived long-term unless deletion is requested

9. Cookies

My website uses cookies to:

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Monitor performance

  • Improve user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please email: hello@kirstyrockett.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

11. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or business practices. The most recent version will always be available on this page.